1. Lionel Messi
Barcelona
Argentina
Striker

Our countdown concludes with the brilliant Argentine forward, whose 53 goals and 24 assists in 2010-11 masterminded yet another wonderful campaign for Barcelona





2. Cristiano Ronaldo
- Real Madrid
- Striker

Goal.com's countdown edges closer to its climax with the introduction of the Portuguese superstar, who rewrote La Liga's goalscoring records in 2010-11




3. Xavi
- Barcelona
- Midfielder

Goal.com's countdown of the best players from last season has reached its top three, with Barcelona's stylish midfielder on the podium following another brilliant year in 2010-11




4. Andrés Iniesta Luján
- Barcelona
- Midfielder

Goal.com continues its countdown of the best 50 players of 2010-11 with the magnificent Spanish star, who masterminded further glory for Catalan giants Barcelona




5. Radamel Falcao
- Atletico Madrid
- Striker

Goal.com continues its countdown of the best 50 players of 2010-11 with the prolific Colombian striker, who found goals easy to come by in all competitions




6. Nemanja Vidic
- Man Utd.
- Defender

Our definitive countdown of the best players of 2010-11 continues with the Manchester United stalwart, who had another great year at the back both domestically and in Europe




7. Alexis Sánchez
- Barcelona
- Striker

Our definitive countdown of the best players of 2010-11 continues with the Chilean, whose performances for Udinese led Barcelona to pay out on him this summer




8. Mesut Özil
- Real Madrid
- Midfielder

Our definitive countdown of the best players of 2010-11 continues with the Germany international, who had a breakthrough year in his first season at Real Madrid




9. Edinson Cavani
- Napoli
- Striker

Our definitive countdown of the best players of 2010-11 continues with the Copa America winner who was also a smash hit in front of goal in his loan season with Napoli




10. Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez
- Man Utd.
- Striker

Our definitive countdown of the best players of 2010-11 continues with Chicharito, who arrived from Mexico as a back-up but instantaneously developed into a star




11. Carlos Tevez
- Man City
- Striker

We continue our countdown of the top players in world football over the 2010-11 season with the Manchester City striker, who was a key man in the club's assault on the top four




12. Luis Suárez
- Liverpool
- Striker

Our definitive countdown of the best players of 2010-11 continues with the Liverpool ace, whose impressive performances helped Uruguay to Copa America glory




13. Gerard Piqué
- Barcelona
- Defender

Goal.com's countdown continues with the cultured defender, who held together Barcelona's back line in the extended absence of Carles Puyol




14. Nuri Sahin
- Real Madrid
- Midfielder

Our definitive countdown of the best players of 2010-11 continues with the Ludenscheid native, whose midfield prowess led Borussia Dortmund to the Bundesliga title




15. Eto'o
- Anzhi
- Striker

Our definitive countdown of the best players of 2010-11 continues with the former Barcelona star, who was at his prolific best with Inter last season




16. Manuel Neuer
- Bayern Munich
- Goalkeeper

Goal.com's countdown of the best 50 players of 2010-11 continues with the Germany No. 1, whose heroics at Schalke propelled him to world class status




17. Wayne Rooney
- Man Utd.
- Striker

Goal.com's countdown of the best 50 players of 2010-11 continues with the controversial Manchester United & England forward, who enjoyed another year on the front and back pages




18. Thiago Silva
- AC Milan
- Defender

Goal.com's countdown of the best 50 players of 2010-11 continues with the Brazilian centre-back, who developed into the best defender in Serie A by some distance




19. Gareth Bale
- Tottenham
- Midfielder

Goal.com's countdown of the best 50 players of 2010-11 continues with the flying Welsh winger who made his mark both domestically and on the continent last season




20. Daniel Alves
- Barcelona
- Defender

The Barcelona full-back helped the Catalan club to two more trophies in 2010-11 and is next as our countdown of the best players in the world last season reaches its top 20




21. Zlatan Ibrahimovic
- AC Milan
- Striker

Our definitive countdown of the best players of 2010-11 continues with the world class forward, who fired AC Milan to the Serie A title




22. David Villa
- Barcelona
- Striker

Goal.com's countdown of the best 50 players of 2010-11 continues with the Barcelona striker, who played a crucial role in his club’s domestic and European success




23. Hulk
- Porto
- Striker

Goal.com's countdown of the best 50 players of 2010-11 continues with the powerful Brazilian, who played a pivotal role in his club’s treble-winning campaign




24. Giuseppe Rossi
- Villarreal
- Striker

Goal.com's countdown continues with the classy Italian, who solidified his position amongst Europe's top strikers with some scintillating performances for Villarreal in 2010-11




25. Antonio Di Natale
- Udinese
- Striker

Goal.com's countdown of the best 50 players of 2010-11 continues with the Italian forward, who trumped all of his contemporaries in front of goal for a second successive season




26. Kun Agüero
- Man City
- Striker

Manchester City's new signing began last season with a starring role in Atletico Madrid's Uefa Super Cup win and finished it with a scoring run, an Argentina cameo and a transfer




27. Luka Modric
- Tottenham
- Midfielder

Goal.com's countdown of the best 50 players of 2010-11 continues with the Croatian, whose contributions to Spurs' 2010-11 season caught the eye of Chelsea




28. Wesley Sneijder
- Inter Milan
- Midfielder

Our definitive countdown of the best players of 2010-11 continues with Inter's midfield maestro, who enjoyed a positive campaign despite fatigue and some niggling injuries




29. Sergio Busquets Burgos
- Barcelona
- Midfielder

Goal.com's countdown of the best 50 players of 2010-11 continues with a midfielder who played an important role in Barcelona's dominance of last season




30. Neymar
- Santos
- Striker

Goal.com's countdown of the best 50 players of 2010-11 continues with the young Brazilian sensation, who has become one of the most sought after players this summer




31. Mario Gomez
- Bayern Munich
- Striker

Goal.com's countdown of the top 50 players of 2010-11 continues with the German striker, who carried Bayern to a Champions League berth & had a breakthrough at international level




32. Jack Wilshere
- Arsenal
- Midfielder

Goal.com's countdown of the best 50 players of 2010-11 continues with the young English star, who enjoyed a breakthrough season with both club and country




33. Eden Hazard
- Lille
- Midfielder

Next up in Goal.com's countdown of the best players of 2010-11 comes a young Belgian star who is attracting interest from all of Europe's big hitters




34. Ryan Giggs
- Man Utd.
- Midfielder

Our definitive countdown of the best players of 2010-11 continues with the evergreen Welshman, who continues to be a shining star in the Premier League and beyond




35. Javier Pastore
- Paris Saint-Germain
- Midfielder

Our definitive countdown of the best players of 2010-11 continues with the Argentina international, who looks set to leave the Sicilian outfit in a big-money move




36. Ángel Fabián Di María
- Real Madrid
- Striker

Our countdown of the best players of 2010-11 continues with the Argentine winger, who looked very much at home in his first season with Real Madrid




37. Carles Puyol
- Barcelona
- Defender

Our definitive countdown of the best players of 2010-11 continues with the defensive servant, who was hit by injury but still contributed to Barcelona's season of success




38. Samir Nasri
- Man City
- Midfielder

Our definitive countdown of the best players of 2010-11 continues with the Arsenal attacker, who enjoyed a stellar campaign with the Gunners




39. Marcelo
- Real Madrid
- Defender

The Brazilian is a new entrant into the list after impressing under Jose Mourinho at the Santiago Bernabeu and helping his side to Copa Del Rey success in the 2010-11 campaign




40. Iker Casillas
- Real Madrid
- Goalkeeper

Goal.com's countdown of the best players of 2010-11 continues with a man regarded as a saint in parts of the Spanish capital thanks to his miraculous hands




41. Yaya Touré
- Man City
- Midfielder

Our definitive countdown of the best players of 2010-11 continues with the Manchester City midfielder, who fired Roberto Mancini's men to FA Cup glory




42. Mats Hummels
- Borussia Dortmund
- Defender

Goal.com's countdown of world football's top 50 players of the 2010-11 season continues with the Borussia Dortmund defender, who makes his debut in 42nd place




43. Gervinho
- Arsenal
- Striker

New Arsenal addition makes his bow in Goal.com's elite list, and if he continues the form he showed with Lille last season, it won't be his last




44. Raúl
- Schalke 04
- Striker

Goal.com's countdown of the top 50 footballers continues with the experienced Schalke forward, who occupies 44th position after a superb debut season in the Bundesliga




45. Cesc Fàbregas
- Barcelona
- Midfielder

Our countdown of the best players of 2010-11 continues with the slick Spaniard, who soldiered through an injury-plagued season to drive Arsenal from midfield




46. Víctor Valdés
- Barcelona
- Goalkeeper

The Barcelona goalkeeper is the first of the Spanish and European champions to make it onto our countdown following a superb season with the Catalan club




47. Lucas Ramón Barrios
- Borussia Dortmund
- Striker

Goal.com's countdown of the top 50 footballers of 2010-11 continues with the Dortmund and Paraguay forward, who makes his debut in 47th position




48. Mario Götze
- Borussia Dortmund
- Midfielder

Our definitive countdown of the best players of 2010-11 continues with the talented playmaker, who helped lead Dortmund to the Bundesliga title




49. Xabi Alonso
- Real Madrid
- Midfielder

After charting at 35 last season, the Real Madrid midfielder maintains his place in the rankings following another technically adept season with the Spanish giants




50. Vincent Kompany
- Man City
- Defender

Our definitive countdown of the best players of 2010-11 commences with the classy Belgian, who was a standout as Manchester City infiltrated the Premier League's top four




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